Recovery story from Long Covid with Debbie Geraghty

Debbie tells her story with such a light heart that this film makes for a wonderfully entertaining watch. She shares how engaging in creativity, joy, connection and kindness has helped her get her health back and allowed her to return to work.

[@karenb221]

Thank you Suzy and Debbie

[@emilyhoskin205]

What a wonderful interview! Thankyou for sharing. So inspiring. I loved that you talked abput not obsessing about the illness. It is so easy to do! I've signed up for an online watercolour class and I love it! - not something I would have done pre covid in my busy busy rushy life.

[@AnneKremer-yb5qk]

It took me a couple of separate occasions over a few months to finish this video 😂 but I did and I loved every part of it! It resonates so much with how I want to keep recovering and what I’ve been experiencing. I’d love to get out of the way of my body, because it does know what I need!

[@suzyboltyogaforlongcovid]

Anne this is a lovely comment - I’m sitting here writing and wanted to reach out say thanks for taking the time to comment xx

[@alyeskakochanek]

This interview was so very lovely, and so very needed for me today. I am at the 12 month mark and feeling a mix of complicated feelings about where I am at. Debbie is such a bright light, and so are you Suzy. I'm so glad I joined the RRR community.

[@clairewaite6571]

This is so wonderful. Thank you both. Teared up a couple of times! I am going to try essay writing ✍ 🙃 🥰

[@stevewilliams2498]

"Change my doctor" ! ? You were privileged from day 1 I never see the same doctor twice. The practice policy is that the notes are all the continuity needed for good Dr patient relationships.

[@nigelrichter8976]

I think this dialogue between both of you was quite relevant for me currently, 12 months. Some important points I relate to were: it helps tremendously to take out focus away from what can seem like the trenches of recovery. It is very easy to get bogged down with information and anecdotal data. Critical to find some sort of balance towards normalcy in life and things that inspire and energize. Connection with energizing people is also critical. Attitude towards our abilities and empowerment crucial for wellbeing, striking that balance in finding what feels right for us at the time. Really enjoyed the conversation , it was very helpful to reinforce many things I was thinking and feeling and provided inspiration to engage in yoga and breathing with Suzy. I hope to return to work soon. Give many thanks and gratitude. Nigel 34yo Chef

[@suzyboltyogaforlongcovid]

Nigel this is wonderful to read. Thank you so much for your comment. Let us know how your return to work goes x

[@KathleenConklin]

This was truly fascinating and I believe it will be so helpful to others suffering from long COVID. Debbie related her journey with such warmth, intelligence and humor that I will share this with all of my friends and family who have had COVID. I believe that her reaching out to others during her illness, in the ways that she was able to, can be good advice for life, in general. P.S. I have several friends who are stand up comedians. Check out Jane Condon, Michele Balan, Brad Zimmerman, Nancy Lombardo and Marion Grondin.

[@liabogod8714]

Thanks so much for this recovery story. After some months on the up I am now experiencing headaches sometimes again which makes me hesitant tong back to work but Debbie s story gives me hope. What a lovely positive and wise lady. Thanks for interviewing her Suzy.

[@kathrynporterfield2725]

Wonderful story of the experience of Covid and its aftermath. Great interview and interviewee. Perfect mix of factual material and a story told with humor. Have shared with friends and family,

[@sherylmarshall1444]

I have a wonderful GP and very lucky she has referred me for all the tests. Although, still waiting for my cardiology 24 hour taping so fingers crossed that will happen soon, so we can rule things out and decide next steps as I feel so in limbo. Lovely to hear this experience! Thanks for sharing! I really needed to hear this as a lot of the time I feel despair! As if nothing will ever get better! But I do know things can only get better if I focus on positivity so I’ve bought a sketch pad and going draw the trees out my front window!! Now I’m no artist in anyway but I loved the part about our brain needing to break from thinking about our symptoms and do something creative and look at what I can do to help someone else that isn’t me so I’m going to have a think about what I can do as I have become very insular! So thank you very much so inspirational ❤️

[@fleurpeutherer6552]

This is just wonderful .. Debbie is a delight . Gives so much hope .. thank you for sharing xx This is highlighted that I need to reconnect more, it’s very easy to feel as if the world is passing you by & you’re just not part of it anymore . I think I’ve also lost some confidence , as it’s as my identity has been stripped away . I feel as if I’m a completely different person now xx

[@impbat]

Ah lovely to see Debbie again! So glad she is recovered, and fabulous to hear her story and what worked for her. Hopefully I'm not too far behind her in my recovery 🤞🏻

[@indiyajules4781]

Great recovery , Nuffield really helped in my recovery . We didn’t do cardio really , was very slow . Mind set for me helped recover too . Lovely to hear more recovery stories x

[@ezza1236]

How long did it take you ? I have periods where I feel I’m Finally back to normal then symptoms come back out, but less and less now

[@thhoh3]

Such a lovely and encouraging interview. Thank you so much!

[@nathania_ml]

what a lovely share, thanks lots :) i relate to a lot that was said 💛 and absolutely, trust is such a big part of the equation, trusting the process, trust in whats to come, and most importantly trusting my inner wisdom, my bodys wisdom. warm regards Nathania :)

[@sherylmarshall1444]

I agree Susie you are amazing everyone needs to have you in their life!! You are the best 💜

[@suzyboltyogaforlongcovid]

Oh that’s made me smile, thanks honey xxxx

[@sherylmarshall1444]

@@suzyboltyogaforlongcovid you are welcome tried chair yoga @ 2pm and really enjoyed it so will be back on zoom at 8pm for the sleep practice! Thanks 🙏 so much hopefully things will get better from here xx

[@sherylmarshall1444]

I have just signed up wish I realised you had a course sooner but ready to start now 💜

[@rupinderh01]

polyvagal theory-ventral vagal -social engagement-keeps you safe

[@mandynorman7882]

This was a really fun interview. Just what was needed! A reminder to not focus on the illness so much, but to follow things you enjoy and get creative. Also, loved #FreeThelma!

[@5000NATE]

I do about 3 hours of mindfulness a day my symptoms are manageable and are absolutely almost gone

[@briechilli4496]

I would like to know how the insomnia was treated and any info on how Deborah managed this and how long it lasted.

[@kathydoell5571]

Me too. Insomnia has been horrible I have done all the things from natural and medical ways to try to improve.

[@prathamrballal1229]

Did she had pots